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Local history, personal profiles, and editorials on the people, places, and things that make up the Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD areas.
Franklin County, Pennsylvania, was still in its infancy in 1803, having been designated and named for Founding Father Benjamin Franklin 19 years earlier. The 773-square-mile territory...
I was reminded this week how much this shelter works to help the animals who come in to us. We have had two...
A half-century ago, 1975 unfolded as an emotional roller coaster of unforgettable events that spurred local, regional and national headlines. That historic year marked the ending of a divisive and deadly war, and also witnessed constant incidents of criminal chaos and political intrigue. However, 1975 also exhibited...
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 25 years since the last time I raced against Bryon. It was a race that didn’t...
Editor’s Introduction: The “Potomac Street Irregulars” is a study group sponsored by the Antietam Historical Association. They research and discuss crime in local history. Their name is derived from the...
Okay, you all, the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is gearing up for our Cabin Fever Music Fest on March 1, and if you...
Alright, all you lovers of the National Football League. You’ve been warned. The NFL is not a sport. I repeat, the NFL is...
If you’re heading east out of Waynesboro on Route 16, be sure to stop in at Michaux Brewing Company to wet your whistle...
Every adult has a signature. Many people once practiced penmanship, hoping to create a stylish and unique written moniker. However, that individual scrawl is seldom elevated to a status beyond a simple recording of a first and last name. Only...
